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Mounds View City Council January 24, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 6 Council. He indicated those responses had been directed to the City Administrator, and should be coming before the Council for review, in the near future. Council Member Stigney reported that he, as well as all of the Council Members, had attended the joint meeting of the Economic Development Authority and the Economic Development Commission, which was held on January 20 for the discussion of Tax Increment Financing policies. Mayor Coughlin reported that in addition to the joint Economic Development Authority/Economic Development Commission meeting, which was televised, a computer seminar was held at City Hall to provide a rudimentary working knowledge of the E-mail system. He explained that this would be an ongoing learning process. He added that this was also meeting was also videotaped, and anyone interested in viewing this information was invited to do so. Mayor Coughlin reported he attended the January 19 meeting of the Planning Commission, in his capacity as rotational Council Liaison. He stated the only item before the Commission was the issuance of a variance for property located on Old Highway 8. He advised that this road requires a 40-foot setback, and the setback of the structure on the property was found to be 37.33 feet. He explained that the property was changing hands, and the variance was required in order to provide for a clean transfer of ownership. He stated he had also attended the Economic Development Commission meeting, during which, the Commission elected their new officers. Mayor Coughlin extended his appreciation to Pinewood Elementary School Teacher, Mrs. House, and her third grade class. He stated he had the opportunity that date, to instruct this class regarding all different levels of government. He indicated he had been asked many questions regarding a variety of topics, and this was a fun time. He noted that the students had all obtained his autograph, E-mail address, and telephone number at City Hall. He wished the students well, adding that they should feel free to contact him regarding any questions they may have. Mayor Coughlin advised that the previous Friday evening, a significant water main break had occurred in the City. He noted such incidents are not uncommon in municipalities, and a variety of these occur throughout the course of the year, during which time, the municipalities combine their efforts to resolve these situations. He explained that Council Member Thomason had obtained a videotaped news report which depicted the events surrounding this incident and acknowledged the hard work of the Public Works Department, and the expeditious manner in which the problem was resolved. With the permission of Care 11 Television, the videotaped report was presented to the Council at this time. Mayor Coughlin stated this particular report was selected because the sentiments expressed echoed his own. He explained that everything he had witnessed was the best that the City has to offer. He extended his appreciation to the Police Dispatch, who had provided him with information to pass on to a number of concerned residents who had contacted him in regard to this incident. He congratulated Public Works Director Michael Ulrich, and Crew Chief Tim Pittman and his staff, who had done a marvelous job in a very short period of time. He commented that this broken water main was located 7 feet below frosty ground.